✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 27.07.2024
1. UNFOUNDED (ADJECTIVE): (निराधार): groundless
Synonyms: baseless, unsubstantiated
Antonyms: well founded
Example Sentence:Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.
2. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वाजिब): credible
Synonyms: reasonable, believable
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.
3. DURABLE (ADJECTIVE): (टिकाऊ): long-lasting
Synonyms: hard-wearing, heavy-duty
Antonyms: flimsy
Example Sentence:Porcelain enamel is strong and durable.
4. DAWDLE (VERB): (विलंब करना): linger
Synonyms: dally, take one's time
Antonyms: hurry
Example Sentence:She mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now.
5. IMPLICATE (NOUN): (दोषी ठहराना): incriminate
Synonyms: compromise, involve
Antonyms: absolve
Example Sentence:He was implicated in a price-fixing scandal.
6. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without
Synonyms: go without, give up
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:He wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could.
7. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर): solemn
Synonyms: earnest, serious
Antonyms: carefree
Example Sentence:His face was grave.
8. CONFIDENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): private
Synonyms: personal, intimate
Antonyms: public, on record
Example Sentence:His confidential information got leaked.
9. APEX (ADJECTIVE): (शिखर): tip
Synonyms: peak, crest
Antonyms: bottom
Example Sentence:We reached the apex of the roof.
10. CONTEST (VERB): (विरोध करना): oppose
Synonyms: challenge dispute
Antonyms: agree with
Example Sentence:The former chairman contests his dismissal.
1. UNFOUNDED (ADJECTIVE): (निराधार): groundless
Synonyms: baseless, unsubstantiated
Antonyms: well founded
Example Sentence:Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.
2. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वाजिब): credible
Synonyms: reasonable, believable
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.
3. DURABLE (ADJECTIVE): (टिकाऊ): long-lasting
Synonyms: hard-wearing, heavy-duty
Antonyms: flimsy
Example Sentence:Porcelain enamel is strong and durable.
4. DAWDLE (VERB): (विलंब करना): linger
Synonyms: dally, take one's time
Antonyms: hurry
Example Sentence:She mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now.
5. IMPLICATE (NOUN): (दोषी ठहराना): incriminate
Synonyms: compromise, involve
Antonyms: absolve
Example Sentence:He was implicated in a price-fixing scandal.
6. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without
Synonyms: go without, give up
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:He wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could.
7. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर): solemn
Synonyms: earnest, serious
Antonyms: carefree
Example Sentence:His face was grave.
8. CONFIDENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): private
Synonyms: personal, intimate
Antonyms: public, on record
Example Sentence:His confidential information got leaked.
9. APEX (ADJECTIVE): (शिखर): tip
Synonyms: peak, crest
Antonyms: bottom
Example Sentence:We reached the apex of the roof.
10. CONTEST (VERB): (विरोध करना): oppose
Synonyms: challenge dispute
Antonyms: agree with
Example Sentence:The former chairman contests his dismissal.
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Today's Vocab Word
💚PRUDENCE n.
Meaning - behaviour that is careful and avoids risks.
Examples-
✨Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region.
✨The need for prudence was not what they found most burdensome.
💚PRUDENCE n.
Meaning - behaviour that is careful and avoids risks.
Examples-
✨Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region.
✨The need for prudence was not what they found most burdensome.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Diligent
(SSC CGL 2023)
Diligent
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
20%
Spiteful
18%
Awful
31%
Faithful
32%
Careful
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
They live in the apartment a͟b͟o͟v͟e͟ ours.
(SSC CGL 2023)
They live in the apartment a͟b͟o͟v͟e͟ ours.
(SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Over
4%
After
11%
Upward
74%
Below
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9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog tomorrow at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
The Theme of this year's meeting is "Viksit Bharat@2047," with a central focus on making India a Developed Nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog tomorrow at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
The Theme of this year's meeting is "Viksit Bharat@2047," with a central focus on making India a Developed Nation.
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Charaideo Moidams
The Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty has been announced for inclusion under the category of Cultural Property at the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting that is being held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.
This is the 43rd World Heritage site of India listed by UNESCO.
The Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty has been announced for inclusion under the category of Cultural Property at the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting that is being held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.
This is the 43rd World Heritage site of India listed by UNESCO.
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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The police are investigating a very sensitive case
The police are investigating a very sensitive case
Anonymous Quiz
7%
.A very sensitive case is investigated by the police.
16%
.A very sensitive case was being investigated by the police.
74%
.A very sensitive case is being investigated by the police.
3%
.A very sensitive case has been investigated by the police.
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Express the same in direct/indirect form.
He told Pawan that they should have tried harder.
He told Pawan that they should have tried harder.
Anonymous Quiz
16%
He said, “Pawan you should have tried harder.”
13%
He said, “Pawan, Don’t you think we should have tried harder.”
10%
He said, “Pawan, we had tried harder.”
61%
He said to Pawan, “We should have tried harder.”
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A person who breaks into a house in order to steal -
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Poacher
13%
Bandit
35%
Intruder
41%
Burglar
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We cannot handle this complicated case today (A) / unless full details are not given (B) / to us by now. (C) / More than one of the above (D)/ None of the above (E)
Anonymous Quiz
8%
A
62%
B
18%
C
9%
D
3%
E
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A student who come late to his class (A) / misses a part of the lesson that day (B) / and also causes disturbance to others. (C) / More than one of the above (D) / None of the above (E)
Anonymous Quiz
47%
A
26%
B
16%
C
9%
D
1%
E
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Aditi is m͟e͟t͟i͟c͟u͟l͟o͟u͟s͟ by nature. (SSC CGL 2023)
Aditi is m͟e͟t͟i͟c͟u͟l͟o͟u͟s͟ by nature. (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
9%
Accurate
15%
Precise
68%
Careless
8%
Concise
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He was quite v͟i͟o͟l͟e͟n͟t͟ in his behaviour. (SSC CGL 2023)
He was quite v͟i͟o͟l͟e͟n͟t͟ in his behaviour. (SSC CGL 2023)
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Crazy
15%
Aggressive
79%
Gentle
4%
Savage
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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Kindly take your seat.
Kindly take your seat.
Anonymous Quiz
10%
You were requested to take your seat.
9%
You have been requested to take your seat.
76%
You are requested to take your seat.
5%
You are being requested to take your seat.
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Express the same in direct/indirect form.
The boss said to him, “Please tell me what the old man said today.”
The boss said to him, “Please tell me what the old man said today.”
Anonymous Quiz
7%
The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said today.
37%
The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said that day.
9%
The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said today
47%
The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.
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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 28.07.2024
1. TUMBLE (VERB): (गिरना): plummet
Synonyms: plunge, dive
Antonyms: rise
Example Sentence:In the last decade, property prices have tumbled.
2. DIFFERENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (भेदक): distinctive
Synonyms: different, dissimilar
Antonyms: similar
Example Sentence:Germany and France pledged to maintain the differential between the two.
3. DEFER (VERB): (मान लेना): yield
Synonyms: submit, give way
Antonyms: stand up to
Example Sentence:He deferred to his absolutely superior knowledge.
4. PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (निरर्थक): absurd
Synonyms: ridiculous, foolish
Antonyms: reasonable
Example Sentence:He gave us a preposterous suggestion.
5. INCLINE (VERB): (रुझान होना): liable
Synonyms: likely, prone
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:She's inclined to gossip with complete strangers.
6. SHUN (VERB): (किनारा करना): avoid
Synonyms: evade, eschew
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:After his divorce he found himself being shunned by many of his former friends.
7. ARGUABLE (ADJECTIVE): (तर्क योग्य): debatable
Synonyms: disputable, questionable
Antonyms: certain
Example Sentence:He made a highly arguable assumption.
8. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant
Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty
Antonyms: delightful
Example Sentence:We left to avoid the obnoxious music.
9. MULTITUDE (ADJECTIVE): (भीड़): crowd
Synonyms: gathering, assembly
Antonyms: elite
Example Sentence:Placing ultimate political power in the hands of the multitude is debatable.
10. RENEGE (VERB): (वापस जाना): go back on
Synonyms: break, back out of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:They have reneged on their promises to us.
1. TUMBLE (VERB): (गिरना): plummet
Synonyms: plunge, dive
Antonyms: rise
Example Sentence:In the last decade, property prices have tumbled.
2. DIFFERENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (भेदक): distinctive
Synonyms: different, dissimilar
Antonyms: similar
Example Sentence:Germany and France pledged to maintain the differential between the two.
3. DEFER (VERB): (मान लेना): yield
Synonyms: submit, give way
Antonyms: stand up to
Example Sentence:He deferred to his absolutely superior knowledge.
4. PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (निरर्थक): absurd
Synonyms: ridiculous, foolish
Antonyms: reasonable
Example Sentence:He gave us a preposterous suggestion.
5. INCLINE (VERB): (रुझान होना): liable
Synonyms: likely, prone
Antonyms: unlikely
Example Sentence:She's inclined to gossip with complete strangers.
6. SHUN (VERB): (किनारा करना): avoid
Synonyms: evade, eschew
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:After his divorce he found himself being shunned by many of his former friends.
7. ARGUABLE (ADJECTIVE): (तर्क योग्य): debatable
Synonyms: disputable, questionable
Antonyms: certain
Example Sentence:He made a highly arguable assumption.
8. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant
Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty
Antonyms: delightful
Example Sentence:We left to avoid the obnoxious music.
9. MULTITUDE (ADJECTIVE): (भीड़): crowd
Synonyms: gathering, assembly
Antonyms: elite
Example Sentence:Placing ultimate political power in the hands of the multitude is debatable.
10. RENEGE (VERB): (वापस जाना): go back on
Synonyms: break, back out of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:They have reneged on their promises to us.
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World Heritage Site
UNESCO added 23 New Sites to the World Heritage Site in 2024
• Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes (China)
• Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital (China)
• Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake (Russian Federation)
• Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Dacia (Romania)
• Hegmataneh (Iran (Islamic Republic of))
• Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites (South Africa)
• Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Brazil)
• Melka Kunture and Balchit: Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites in the Highland Area of Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
• Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty (India)
• Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period (Thailand)
• Royal Court of Tiébélé (Burkina Faso)
• Sado Island Gold Mines (Japan)
• Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer (State of Palestine)
• Schwerin Residence Ensemble (Germany)
• Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands (France)
• The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex (Malaysia)
• The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (Saudi Arabia)
• The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa (South Africa)
• The Flow Country (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
• The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi (Kenya)
• Umm Al-Jimāl (Jordan)
• Via Appia. Regina Viarum (Italy)
• Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
UNESCO added 23 New Sites to the World Heritage Site in 2024
• Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes (China)
• Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital (China)
• Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake (Russian Federation)
• Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Dacia (Romania)
• Hegmataneh (Iran (Islamic Republic of))
• Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites (South Africa)
• Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Brazil)
• Melka Kunture and Balchit: Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites in the Highland Area of Ethiopia (Ethiopia)
• Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty (India)
• Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period (Thailand)
• Royal Court of Tiébélé (Burkina Faso)
• Sado Island Gold Mines (Japan)
• Saint Hilarion Monastery/ Tell Umm Amer (State of Palestine)
• Schwerin Residence Ensemble (Germany)
• Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands (France)
• The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex (Malaysia)
• The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (Saudi Arabia)
• The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa (South Africa)
• The Flow Country (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
• The Historic Town and Archaeological Site of Gedi (Kenya)
• Umm Al-Jimāl (Jordan)
• Via Appia. Regina Viarum (Italy)
• Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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